For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 896 students in Newton County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton County, TX are Newton Elementary School, Newton Middle School and Burkeville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 E St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Burkeville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton County, TX include Newton Elementary School, Newton Middle School and Burkeville School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newton County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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